11-12-23

 



Hi families! 

Our class has done an amazing job with our Bear Behavior and worked so hard this last month! As a result, we will celebrate with a Read-In this coming Friday, November 17th, which is a half-day and the end of the 1st Trimester. Students can wear pajamas, and bring a pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, snack, and their favorite books from home. 

End of 1st Trimester: Report cards will be coming home the week of November 20th. It's important to keep in mind a couple of things. First, if your child is not a "3" the goal is to get there by the end of 4th grade. Students develop at their own pace. Second, students will continue to get individualized and group intervention in the areas below a "3" which is considered at grade level. Also, in math and reading, there are ways to practice at home, which is probably necessary if the practice at school is not enough to master these goals. Students who are struggling with fractions need multiplication and division fluency. Please consider helping your child practice these facts to memory. In reading it's equally important for your child to read consistently a  book that is not too easy or too hard at his/her interest level. The research supports that if this happens at school and home, along with quality instruction at school, your child can become a lifelong reader. I look forward to continuing our work together. In addition, our 4th grade is participating in an English Language Arts pilot using Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI) this school year. Due to the alignment of this targeted program, some areas of the report card under English Language Arts will not be populated until later in the school year. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns related to your child's progress. 

Math: Last week, we completed Unit 3 - Lessons 14-17. This week, we will be finishing up unit 3 by working on Lesson 18, and then taking the test. Extra practice at home using the IXL textbook will be helpful to reinforce these essential standards, especially for those who struggle.

Snack Donations: If anyone is able to donate any peanut free snacks it would be very much appreciated. It is helpful to have for when students forget a snack. Thank you! 


This Week: 

Monday: PE, Play it Safe Presentation 

Tuesday: Art, Picture Retakes

Wednesday: Late start/ No special 

Thursday: Media Center

Friday: Music, Read In, Half Day- Dismissal at 12:09


Upcoming Dates: 

11/20: Thanksgiving Lunch
11/22-11/24: Thanksgiving break, No school 

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